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karebear0099's review against another edition
4.0
I feel the need to say that my 7 year old rated this book not me…. Lol
tylertylertyler's review against another edition
3.0
Surprisingly cute, and a few interesting reflections on gender dynamics. Not bad, for the age it's meant for.
melhara's review against another edition
3.0
Marvin was told that if he can kiss his elbow, he would turn into a girl. He was skeptical, and of course he didn't want to turn into a girl... or did he?
When Marvin successfully kisses his elbow, nothing happens. Except... does his voice sound different? Or was it just a cold? He starts to admire other girls' clothes and hair... is that normal?
Depending on how one approaches this book, the story can offer interesting and fulsome discussion on gender identity. With that being said, the story does seem to reinforce many gender stereotypes...
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Part of a personal challenge to read all of my boyfriend's and his sister's childhood books before we donate and give them away.
At least not forever. Maybe it would be okay for a few minutes. Just to see what it was like.
But you can't turn into a girl just by kissing your elbow, he thought. That was stupid. Casey Happleton was stupid. Why would anyone want to turn into a girl if girls were always saying stupid things like that?
He tried kissing his elbow again.
It just bugged him that he couldn't do it.
When Marvin successfully kisses his elbow, nothing happens. Except... does his voice sound different? Or was it just a cold? He starts to admire other girls' clothes and hair... is that normal?
Depending on how one approaches this book, the story can offer interesting and fulsome discussion on gender identity. With that being said, the story does seem to reinforce many gender stereotypes...
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Part of a personal challenge to read all of my boyfriend's and his sister's childhood books before we donate and give them away.
maireador20's review against another edition
3.0
Another fun offering from the Marvin Redpost series suitable for readers aged 9+
This time Marvin has a little identity crisis, explores the differences between boys and girls and becomes a little kinder because of it!
This time Marvin has a little identity crisis, explores the differences between boys and girls and becomes a little kinder because of it!
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